1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1988 BMW M6
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1988 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | M6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 70 L |
